Hasan Kuruçay (born 31 August 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for 2. Bundesliga club Schalke 04. Born in Denmark, he represented Turkey at youth level.

Club career

Born in Odense, Denmark, Kuruçay started his career with OB. He signed for Norwegian side Florø in February 2019, before moving to Strømmen in February 2020. In January 2021, he joined HamKam on a two-year contract. On 2 April 2022, he made his Eliteserien debut in a 2–2 draw against Lillestrøm.

On 24 January 2023, Kuruçay joined German 2. Bundesliga club Eintracht Braunschweig on a deal until June 2024.

On 6 September 2024, Kuruçay joined Belgian Pro League club OH Leuven on an initial one-year deal with the option for a further twelve months.

On 29 July 2025, German club Schalke 04 announced that they had signed Kuruçay until June 2027.

International career

Kuruçay has represented Turkey at youth international level.

Career statistics

As of match played 15 February 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
OB2016–17Danish Superliga000000
Næstved2016–17Danish 1st Division9020110
Konyaspor2017–18Süper Lig000000
Anadolu Selçukspor (loan)2017–18TFF 2. Lig401050
Marienlyst2017–18Danish 2nd Division120—120
2018–19Danish 2nd Division16040200
Total28040320
Florø2019Norwegian Second Division22120241
Strømmen2020Norwegian First Division25300253
HamKam2021Norwegian First Division24011251
2022Eliteserien28420304
Total52431555
Eintracht Braunschweig2022–232. Bundesliga160—160
2023–242. Bundesliga27410284
Total43410444
OH Leuven2024–25Belgian Pro League23131262
Schalke 042025–262. Bundesliga19420214
Career total2251719224419

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